midnight writings on the wall

It was probably the longest run ever.

But it was also so fast everything was a blur.

I remember the skies. Sometimes it was blue, sometimes it was grey.

Sometimes it was a watercolor mix of lilac and pink skies, those were my favorite.

There were times when I got so engrossed I forgot to breathe. 

Sometimes I remember to breathe but couldn't.

I ran past people, smiled at a few and ignored the rest.

It took me awhile before I stopped running to write this,

four months later to be exact.

Really missing the days when the only running was when
we were rushing to the airport or train station.

Now, back to running again.

x

Star Light Star Bright

i was gazing into the dark skies awhile back.

that was when i spotted a lone star,

bright, alone, but it filled me with hope.

it might sound silly,

but stars sort of look like they're ever ready to listen to any wish your heart makes

- no matter how small or impossible.

but staring at it for a good five minutes, 

i realized that it was probably a satellite.

too bright,

too hopeful,

almost too good to be true.

just like how some people are.

good stars are hard to come by,

and you don't always see them,

but you know they'll listen when you need them to.

they don't need to be bright,

they just have to be there.

while satellites seem like they are there and everywhere you need them to be.

but like all things perfect,

they're not real.

then there are people who are still trying to digest
how on earth i can ever confuse a star for a satellite.

i know.

i hear you too.

x

Keep it above the waves.

Hello guys!

It has been a long 7 months since I've been writing in this space.

I am currently halfway across the globe from home and things have been busy.

I guess you could call that an excuse, really.

x

The real deal is: too many things have been going on lately.

And despite how I would always put it: smile and shake it off,

I knew and I know it even more now that it is easier said than done.

But then again, what isn't?

x

When people say that life is a beach, I guess it's true,

- because sometimes, hopefully only sometimes, it comes crashing like waves.

And then another, and another, until you no longer want to hold your ground.

But you held your ground.

You held onto nothing, making you who you are today.

You're a fighter, and yes you can make it.

x

So here's a big thankyou we should all give to the waves life throws in our way.

A thankyou in advance I know the future me would want to say.

-

To the times when a breath of relief seems like a luxury, thank you;

To the times when all you can manage is 'you'll never understand', thank you;

To the times when a prayer is the only hope you ever get, thank you.

x

So keep it above the waves and enjoy the ride.

smile, and shake it off!

And hey, I know it's cliche but it's gonna be okay.
xx